Hi, I’m Jonna—high school science teacher, mom of two, and someone who knows what it’s like to live in survival mode.

I’ve struggled with anxiety for most of my life, but things escalated after I had my first baby in March 2020. Every little cough or sniffle sent me into a panic. I was constantly on edge, drowning in worry, and didn’t know how to come up for air.

It took me two years to finally ask for help. I was put on an SSRI, which helped me function—until I had my second baby in August 2024. That’s when the postpartum depression hit hard.

My doctors increased my meds and added another. But instead of relief, I felt numb. I wasn’t sad or happy—just foggy. My head felt full of cotton, and I was exhausted in every way.

That’s when I turned to my science background and started researching the gut-brain axis. I learned that our gut produces most of the neurotransmitters that affect mood, energy, and emotional balance. My body wasn’t broken—it was just under-supported.

That’s when I found Amare.

I started healing my gut, and it changed everything:

I’m present with my kids

I laugh again—with my husband, and with myself

I show up to work energized instead of drained

I ditched the daily energy drinks

I’m losing inflammation, inches, and years of heaviness—physically and mentally

If you’re stuck in survival mode, struggling with anxiety, burnout, or postpartum fog—I want you to know that there’s hope. Healing is possible, and it starts with the gut.